IV. Answer the questions:

1. Are you fond of travelling?

2. What do people travel for?

3. How do people living in the country spend their holidays?

4. What do city dwellers usually like to do on the holidays?

5. Why do people choose different means of travelling?

6. Why do some people choose planes for travelling?

7. Do you like to travel by train? Why?

8. What are advantages of travelling by train?

9. What are advantages of travelling by plane?

10. Would you like to go on a big ocean cruise? Why?

11. Why can it be convenient to travel by car?

12. If you could spend a hiking holiday wherever you like, what place would you choose?

V. Ask your friend:

1. Какой вид путешествия он предпочитает

2. Где можно купить билеты

3. Ездил ли он в морской круиз

4. Хочет ли он попробовать пищу другой страны

5. Страдает ли он от морской болезни

6. Любит он путешествовать по делу или ради удовольствия

7. Почему многие люди предпочитают пеший туризм

8. Хочет ли он съездить в другую страну

9. Куда бы он хотел поехать в отпуск, если бы он жил за городом покупает он билет в один конец или туда и обратно, когда едет куда-нибудь в отпуск

IV. Words and word combinations to be remembered

to make reservations for – забронировать билеты на

a roundtrip ticket – билеты в оба конца

do you have any preference about the time? – какое время для вас предпочтительнее?

I'd rather leave at 9 p.m. – мне бы лучше вылететь в 9 часов вечера.

are meals and refreshments served on the flight? – во время полета подаются еда и напитки?

the plain arrives at the airport – самолет прибывает в аэропорт

to pay by credit card – платить по кредитной карточке

before departure – до отлета

to book two roundtrip tickets to Boston – заказать два би¬лета в Бостон и обратно

a smoking car/ a car for nonsmokers – вагон для курящих или для некурящих

the train arrives in Boston – поезд прибывает в Бостон

at the railroad station – на вокзале

to have a reservation for next Monday – забронировать (номер) со следующего понедельника

I prefer downtown – я предпочитаю центр

a single/ a double room – номер на одного/на двоих

a front/ back room – комната выходит окнами на ули¬цу/во двор

is located on a quiet street – расположен на тихой улице

what's the price of this room per night? – сколько стоит номер на одну ночь?

you are all set – вcё в порядке

thank you for calling us – Спасибо, что позво¬нили нам.

to travel first/ economy class – лететь первым/ туристским классом

V. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues

a) Airplane reservation

Travel Agents - T. A., Boris Boguslavsky - В. В.

T. A.: Can I help you?

В. В.: I want to fly to London next week. I'd like to make reservations for a roundtrip ticket.

T. A.: What day are you planning to leave for London?

В. В.: On the 12th of March.

T. A.: There are three flights to Lon¬don on that day – at 10 A. M., at 8.30 and 9 P. M. Do you have any preference about the time of the day?

В. В.: I'd rather leave at 9 P. M. I want to get to London early in the morning.

T. A.: I сап mаkе a reservation for a TWA flight. Are you going to travel first class or economy?

В. В.: I prefer economy. How much will it be?

T. A.: 440 dollars.

В. B.: Are meals and refreshments served on the flight?

T. A.: Yes, they are.

В. В.: What's the flying time?

Т. A.: Six hours.

В. В.: What's the London airport we'll arrive at?

Т. A.: Heathrow Airport. How many days are you planning to stay in Lon¬don?

В. В.: Seven days.

T. A.: When would you like to fly home from London?

В. В.: March 22nd.

T. A.: All right. Your name and ad¬dress?

В. В.: Boris Boguslavsky 64-42 99th Street. Rego-Park, New York 11374

A. A.: And your telephone number?

B. B.: (718) 439-7286.

T. A.: Will you pay by credit card?

В. В.: Yes, by Master Card. Number..., Valid until January 15, 1990. When can I get my tickets?

T. A.: You'll have them two days before your departure.

b) Booking train tickets

Clerk – C, Anatoly Petrovsky- A.P.

C.: Amtrak. May I help you?

A. P.: I'd like to book two roundtrip tickets to Boston.

C: Okay. When are you leaving?

A. P.: Next Sunday.

C: What time do you prefer?

A. P.: AS far as I know, there is a train that leaves for Boston at 9 A. М. I'd like to go by that train.

C: Do you prefer a smoking car or a car for nonsmokers?

A. P.: A smoking car, please.

C: I'll reserve for you two tickets for the nine o'clock Sunday train.

A. P.: Roundtrip tickets?

C: Yes.

A. P.: How much is it?

C: 16S dollars.

A.P.: When does the train arrive in Boston?

C: At 11.45 A. M. Your name, please?

A. P.: Anatoly Petrovsky. Where can I get the tickets?

C: At the railroad station, window No. 9.

c) Hotel reservations

Anatoly Petrovsky - A.P., Doris Могgan - D.M.

Embassy Hotel, Chicago: Embassy Hotel.

D.М.: Good morning. My name is Doris Morgan. Can I help you?

A.P.: Good morning. I'm calling from New York. I'd like to have a reservation for next Monday. My name is Anatoly Petrovsky.

D.М.: We have several hotels in Chicago. Which area are you interested in?

A. P.: I prefer downtown.

D. M.: АН-right. Do you want a single or a double room?

A. P.: A single room, please.

D. M.: Okay, Mr. Petrovsky.

A. P.: Is it a front room or back room?

D. M.: It's a front room. But our hotel is located on a quiet street.

.A. P.: What's the price of this room per night?

D. M.: Seventy dollars a night. How long do you expect to stay?

A. P.: I'll be slaying for a week. Will the room be reserved for me? Okay?

D. M.: You are all set. Could I have your telephone number?

A. P.: (212) 431-2211. I'll pay by credit card.

D. M.: See you next week, Mr. Petrovsky. Thank you for calling us.

Words and word combinations to be remembered

to check in – зарегистрироваться (в гостинице)

Would you spell your last name, please? – Как пишется ваша фамилия по буквам

at least until Wednesday – по крайней мере, до среды

I may stay longer than that – Но, может случиться, что останусь дольше.

to give smb. a ring – позвонить кому-нибудь

to fill out the registration card – заполнить регистрационную карточку

put your signature right here – Поставьте свою подпись вот здесь.

Room service is available from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m. – Доставка еды в номер возможна между 6 час. утра и 10 час. вечера.

to dial an order from the telephone – сделать заказ по телефону из номера гостиницы.

a coffee shop – кафе

in the lobby – вестибюле

a bellboy – коридорный

Enjoy your stay! – Надеюсь, что вам здесь понравится.

Could you show me some blouses in solid color? – Покажите мне, пожалуйста, одноцветные блузки

the fitting room is to your left – примерочная налево

We need at least one piece of identification. – Нам нужно хотя бы одно удостоверение личности.

driver's license – водительские права

What colors do the shoes come in? – Какие цвета у вас есть?

in a higher, lower, and medium heel – на высоком/ низком и среднем каблуке.

d) At a hotel

Mr. Borisov – M.B., Reception Clerk

Mr. B.: Good afternoon. I'd like to check in.

R. C.: Do you have a reser¬vation with us?

Mr. В.: Yes, I do. I made a reserva¬tion by phone last night.

R. C: Your name, please?

Mr. В.: Gregory Borisov from San Francisco.

R. C: Would you spell your last name, please?

Mr. В.: "В" as in "Billy", "O" -as in "Oscar", "R" as in "Robert", "I" as in "Irene", "S" as in "Sam", "O" as in "Oscar", "V" as in "Victor".

R. C: Okay. Let me see. You have a reservation for a single room. Is that correct?

Mr. В.: Perfectly correct.

R. C: Have you already decided how many nights to stay?

Mr. В.: At least until Wednesday. But I may stay longer than that. When should I inform you about it?

R. C: Let us know about your decision Tuesday night. You can give us a ring until 11P.M.

Mr. B.: All right. What's the price of the room?

R. С.: 75 dollars per night. Please fill out the registration card. Print your name and home address.

Mr. В.: Should I sign my name?

R. C: Put your signature right here.

– Okay. Will you pay cash or by credit card?

Mr. В.: By credit card. Do you need it right now?

R. C: You can give me your credit card before checking out.

Mr. В.: By the way, what's the checkout time?

R. C: One o'clock in the afternoon.

Mr. В.: Thank you. I have some additional questions.

R. C: I'll be glad to answer them.

Mr. В.: What about room service?

R. C: Room service is available from 6 A. M. to 10 P. M. You can dial your order from the telephone in your room.

Mr. В.: Where is your restaurant?

R. C: The restaurant is on the 25th floor. We also have a coffee shop. It's right here in the lobby.

Mr. В.: Thank you for the information.

R. C: You are welcome. A bellboy will help you with your luggage. Your room is № 1215. Enjoy your stay.

Mr. В.: Thanks.

e) Shopping